Concord Town Meeting Agenda's / Minutes 2004

Concord Town board Meeting Agenda for Monday Janruary 19, 2004

TOWN OF CONCORD
LLOYD ZASTROW, CLERK
N6828 CTH-E
OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN 53066
JANUARY 17, 2004
MEMO
TO: THE CONCORD AREA RESIDENTS
FROM: THE CONCORD TOWN BOARD
RE: CONCORD MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board will be held on Monday,
January 19, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Concord Town Hall.
The agenda is as follows:
1. Roll Call
2. Minutes from the December meeting
3. Park & Plan Committee Report
4. Zoning Requests
5. Treasurer's report
6. Payment of bills
7. Highway Foreman' s report
8. Correspondence
9. Old Business
10. New Business
    a. Two appointments to the Park & Plan Commission
    b. Cindy Arbiture, Concord School Building
11. Meeting opened to the floor
12. Adjournment

Minutes
January

State of Wisconsin
Town of Concord ss January 19,2004
The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board was called to order by the Chairman, Donald
Groose with Bob Perkins, Lloyd Zastrow and Jim Zastrow present Bill Ingersoll was absent
The Clerk, Lloyd Zastrow, read the minutes from the December 8, 2003 board meeting, the Board
approved a Perkins/Groose motion to accept the minutes as read The minutes from the December 31,
2003 book closing meeting were read, the Board approved a Perkins/Groose motion to accept the
minutes as read
Mr Ron Milbrath, the Park & Plan Commission Chairman, said they approved the requests by Dave &
Bev Stendel to create two residential lots on their property west of Hwy E The also approved a request
from Erna Lindemann to create a two acre residential lot on the east side other farm on Highmound
Road
The Board approved a Perkins/Groose motion to approve the zoning request from Erna Lindemann to
create a two acre residential lot on the east side of her farm on Highmound Road
The Board approved a Perkins/Groose motion regarding the transfer of property between Ron & Pat
Brandt and Dave & Bev Stendel and for the creation of two residential lots on the Stendel property west
ofHwy E
The Treasurer, Jim Zastrow, stated in his report that there is a balance of $1765 81 in the General Fund,
$140,514 07 in the Money Market Account and $28,736 69 in Equipment Fund, the Board approved
Perkins/Groose motion to accept the report as read
The regular monthly bills were presented for payment, the Board approved a Perkins/Groose motion to
pay the bills as presented
Howard Webb, Highway Foreman, said they continue to cut brush and have done some plowing and
salting
The Board approved a Perkins/Groose motion to appoint Carol Hemker of the Watertown Humane
Society as Concord's Humane Officer
The Board approved a Perkins/Groose motion to reappoint Dave Meyer to the Park & Plan Commission
The Board approved a Perkins/Groose motion to appoint Jay Liebling to the Park & Plan Commission
replacing the late Terry Otto
Cindy Arbiture brought up the issue of the purchase of the closed Concord Center Elementary School
from the Watertown School District There was discussion as to the use of the school as a charter
school, a private school or as a community center The property was recently appraised at $175,000 00
and Watertown is considering putting the school up for sale The Town Board approved a motion to
refer the issue to the Park & Plan Commission to study the idea and make a recommendation
Several residents attended the town meeting in support of the new 45 mph speed limit on Hwy E from
West River Drive to Concord

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With no further business, the Board approved a Perkins/Groose motion to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Lloyd Zastrow, Clerk
Donald Groose, Chairman
Robert Perkins, Supervisor

Concord Town board Meeting Agenda for Monday February 9, 2004

TOWN OF CONCORD
LLOYD ZASTROW, CLERK
N6828 CTH-E
OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN 53066
FEBRUARY 7, 2004

MEMO

TO:        THE CONCORD AREA RESIDENTS
FROM:    THE CONCORD TOWN BOARD
RE:        CONCORD MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board will be held on Monday, February 9, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Concord Town Hall.

The agenda is as follows:

1. Roll Call
2. Minutes from the January meeting
3. Park & Plan Committee Report
a. John Dahm rezoning
b. Diane Radtke variance
c. Mr. Waldock rezoning
4. Zoning Requests
5. Treasurer’s report
6. Payment of bills
7. Highway Foreman’s report
8. Correspondence
9. Old Business
    a. Concord Center School Building
10. New Business
      a. St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Picnic license
      b. Sullivan EMS
11. Meeting opened to the floor
12. Adjournment

Minutes
February

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State of Wisconsin
Town of Concord      ss.                                                             February 9, 2004

The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board was called to order by the Chairman, Donald Groose with Bill Ingersoll, Bob Perkins, Lloyd Zastrow and Jim Zastrow present.

The Clerk, Lloyd Zastrow, read the minutes from the January 19, 2004 board meeting; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the minutes as read.

Mr. Jim Gilbert, of the Park & Plan Commission, said they approved the request by Duane Waldock to do a one acre split for a residential lot; they approved a two acre split by Dave Smith to extend his
neighbors lot size.  The Commission also gave their approval to the Sullivan EMS project  and they support Cindy Arbiture’s efforts to the probability of retaining ownership of the Concord School. 
The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins report to accept the report as given.

Bob said that he was at the Watertown school board meeting and said Cindy gave an excellent presention regarding the Concord School.

The Board approved a Ingseroll/Perkins motion to grant approval for a land division of 35 acres on the farm owned by John Dahm.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to grant a variance to Diana Radtke to allow the creation of a lot size of less than one acre.  Bill noted that this variance is being granted because of a survey error many years ago.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to grant a request from Duane Waldock to split a one acre residential lot from his property.

The Treasurer, Jim Zastrow, stated in his report that there is a balance of $12,702.86 in the General Account, $524,803.75 in the Money Market Account and $28,762.67 in the Equipment Fund; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the report as read.

The regular monthly bills were presented for payment; the Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to pay the bills as presented.

Mr. Howard Webb, Highway Foreman, said that they have been out plowing and salting, loading salt and general maintenance on the trucks and plows.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to approve the text amendment to the County zoning ordinance regarding harmonic distortion with telecommunication companies.

Sheriff Paul Milbrath attended the meeting to thank the townspeople for all their support and and it has helped his staff to address problems important to our townspeople.  He also said that he has had a lot of positive feedback regarding the new speed zone on Hwy E.  He is promoting the Gun Lock Program and distributed them to anyone who needed one.

Cindy Arbiture said that she would like a committee of Concord residents to deal with the Watertown School Board and to bring options for its use and possible purchase to the annual meeting in April.
Cindy and town board members will meet with the school board on this Friday afternoon. 

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to grant a picnic license to St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus for the 27th of February, 2004.

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February 9, 2004
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Tami, of the Sullivan EMS, talked about the loan option and the boundary lines in regard to the start up of the ambulance service.  She also asked for a member from our town to serve on the committee that would run the EMS district when it is operational as well as now, to get everything set up and running.  The Town of Concord has about 37% (or 1,640) people that Sullivan would service and that would amount to about  a loan of $90,000.00.  The interest rates are 2.75% for five years or 3.75% for ten years.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to approve the borrowing of up to $90,000.00 from the Wisconsin Trust Fund to start an EMS service based in Sullivan.  The Board appointed Bill Ingersoll to the EMS committee.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to purchase a $425.00 hot water heater for the town garage.

With no further business, the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to adjourn.

Respectfully submitted,

_________________________________
Lloyd Zastrow, Clerk

_________________________________
Donald Groose, Chairman

_________________________________
William A. Ingersoll, Supervisor

_________________________________
Robert Perkins, Supervisor

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Concord Town board Meeting Agenda for Monday March 8, 2004

TOWN OF CONCORD
LLOYD ZASTROW, CLERK
N6828 CTH-E
OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN 53066
MARCH 7, 2004

MEMO
TO:    THE CONCORD AREA RESIDENTS
FROM:  THE CONCORD TOWN BOARD
RE:    CONCORD MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board will be held on Monday, March 8, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Concord Town Hall.

The agenda is as follows:

1. Roll Call
2. Minutes from the January meeting
3. Park & Plan Committee Report
    a. Robert & Joyce Puza rezoning
    b. Barry Mertz lot line
    c. John Simon rezoning
    d. Ernie Bankert rezoning
    e. Kevin Hrbasack shed
4. Zoning Requests
5. Treasurer’s report
6. Payment of bills
7. Highway Foreman’s report
8. Correspondence
9. Old Business
    a. Concord Center School Building
10. New Business
      a. St. Mary’s Catholic Church Picnic license
      b. Park & Ride agreement
      c. Randall Callison proposed Quarrying Regulation and Control
11. Meeting opened to the floor
12. Adjournment 

Minutes
March

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State of Wisconsin
Town of Concord            ss.                                                              March 8, 2004     
The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board was called to order by the Chairman, Donald Groose with Bill Ingersoll, Bob Perkins, Lloyd Zastrow and Mary Zastrow present.
The Clerk, Lloyd Zastrow, read the minutes from the February 9, 2004 board meeting; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the minutes as read.
Deputy Scheinkoenig stopped by to let us know that they are still working the 45mph speed zone.  He also said that we should be more conscious of locking up your house and cars as spring is the start of spring fever among the young.  He also said that the DNR picks up any dead deer.
Mr. Ronald Milbrath, Park & Plan Chairman, stated in his report that they approved the requests from John Simon, Robert & Joyce Puza, Scott Bankert and Kevin Hrbasack.  Ron also noted that Marian Speerless asked that the Board consider looking to recognize one or two individuals from our town at the town picnic in August for being involved in the growth and success of our township.  The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the report as read.
The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to grant the request from Robert & Joyce Puza to rezone a parcel from A-3, rural residential to A-1, agricultural near W370 Cedar Grove Road.  The duplex will remain as is and they want to dedicate a 66 foot easement to the town from Cedar Grove Road to their lot line.                                                   
The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to approve the request from Barry Mertz to move the lot line between his two residences about 26 feet.
The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to approve a rezoning request from John Simon to  create two, 1 acre lots on CTH-E.
The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to approved the rezoning request from Scott & Ernie Bankert to create two  A-3 lots on a forty acre parcel on the corner of Hickory Hill Drive and Hickory Hill Lane.
The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to grant the request from Kevin Hrbasack to build a three car garage .
Mary Zastrow stated in her report that there is a balance of $60,24190 in the General Fund,
$136,442.90 in the Money Market Account and $28,786.94 in the Equipment Fund; the Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to accept the report as read.
The regular monthly bills were presented for payment; the Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to pay the bills as presented.
Howard Webb, Highway Foreman, said they have been fixing road signs and cutting brush.  As soon as the weather warms up there will be lots of road patching to be done.
Bill said that they met with the Watertown School District and they will sell the Concord School to us for $200,000.00.  The District will hold open the bid for a period of time and allow the Town to discuss the possible purchase with as many residents as we can at the open house and the annual meeting.  The open house will be held March 23, 2004 at the Concord School immediately following the Park & Plan meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.
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The town board, members of Park & Plan Commission and any interested town residents can come and view the school on Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 9:00 a.m.
The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to have the town's annual meeting at the Concord School on April 13, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to approve the picnic license for St. Mary's Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus for the dates of March 19th and May 22, 2004.
The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to reject the Park & Ride agreement with the State after a great deal of negative discussion concerning the agreement.
Randall Callison presented an ordinance regarding Quarrying Regulation and Control to the Board.  He stated that it was reviewed by an attorney and had the imput of residents in the area to be affected by the possibility of a quarry in their area. The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to present the ordinance to the Park & Plan members for further study and then they will bring their recommendations to the Board in the near future.
Bob said that our reporter, Dorothy Hollatz is critically ill and is not able to attend our meetings anymore.  Bob said he would do it for a few more months but we need to get another reporter as soon as possible.
Mr. Leon Ruder approached the Board with his request for a conditional use permit and rezoning of the lot to A-3 that he is now storing equipment and vehicles on.  He has about 30 days to clean up the lot and has asked for help in the matter.  The Board said they would work with him and the County to get the matter settled.
With no further business, the Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lloyd Zastrow, Clerk
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Donald Groose, Chairman
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William  A. Ingersoll, Supervisor
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Robert Perkins, Supervisor

Concord Town board Meeting Agenda for Monday April 9, 2004

TOWN OF CONCORD
LLOYD ZASTROW, CLERK
N6828 CTH-E
OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN 53066
APRIL 9, 2004

MEMO
TO:   THE CONCORD AREA RESIDENTS
FROM: THE CONCORD TOWN BOARD
RE:   CONCORD MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board will be held on Monday, April 12, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Concord Town Hall.

The agenda is as follows:

1. Roll Call
2. Minutes from the February meeting
3. Park & Plan Committee Report
    a. Mark Schillinger
    b. Al & Elaine Counsell
    c. Mike Herro
4. Zoning Requests
5. Treasurer’s report
6. Payment of bills
7. Highway Foreman’s report
8. Correspondence
9. Old Business
    a. First Responders
    b. EMS loan forms
10. New Business
    a. Operators license for Carla Prisk
    b. Plaque for town officers and memorial signs
    c. Summer part time help
    d. Highway work – bids and quotes
11. Meeting opened to the floor
12. Adjournment
Minutes
April

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State of Wisconsin
Town of Concord        ss.                                                                                 April 12, 2004
The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board was called to order by the Chairman, Don Groose with Bill Ingersoll, Bob Perkins, Lloyd Zastrow and Jim Zastrow present.
The Clerk, Lloyd Zastrow, read the minutes from the March 8, 2004 board meeting; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the minutes as read.  Bob said that when they were doing the road inspection, they noticed that Leon Ruder has been significantly improved the looks of his property.
Mr. Ronald Milbrath, Park & Plan Chairman, stated in his report that they approved the requests from Mark Schillinger, Al Counsell and Mike & Kim Herro; the Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to accept the report as read.
The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to grant Mark Schellinger's zoning request to split off two acres and the buildings from a 49 acre parcel on the former Campbell property on Hwy F.
The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to grant Mike Herro's zoning request to build a Fort facade, snack bar and entrance to a petting zoo at the Concord General Store on Hwy F.
The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to grant Al Counsell's request to split off 4.5 acres from his property to build a new home on Hwy F.
The Treasurer, Jim Zastrow, stated in his report that there is a balance of $73.22 in the General Fund, $290,492.23 in the Money Market and $28,813.36 in the Equipment Fund;  the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the report as read.
The regular monthly bills were presented for payment; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to pay the bills as presented.
Howard Webb, Highway Foreman, said that they have repaired road signs, maintaining equipment and working in Dahnert Park.
Don talked about the memorial signs to be put up in the park by the trees that were donated as memorials to several individuals.
The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to hire Tony Mueller as summer help at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to request bids and quotes for road work to be done for 2004.
The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to grant a picnic license to the Ixonia Lions Club on May 3, 2004 for a benefit to be held at Mr. Metzger's barn.
The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to grant Jack Bender his Used Car License providing he cleans up the property.
Mr. David Smith asked to move his lot line; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion  to grant the request.
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Mr. Randall Callison said that the Sullivan Town Board has passed the Quarry and Gravel Pit Ordinance.
Mrs. Kathy Stamper and Mrs. Kamuchey have requested donations for the town picnic in August and are also looking for help to work that day.  Bill said he hopes to have a magician, pony rides and Governor Dreyfus as the main speaker.
With no further business, the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lloyd Zastrow, Clerk
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Donald Groose, Chairman
____________________________________
William A. Ingersoll, Supervisor
____________________________________
Robert Perkins, Supervisor

Concord Town board Meeting Agenda for Monday May 10, 2004

TOWN OF CONCORD
 LLOYD ZASTROW, CLERK
N6828 CTH-E
OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN 53066
MAY 8, 2004

MEMO TO:  THE CONCORD AREA RESIDENTS
 FROM: THE CONCORD TOWN BOARD
 RE: CONCORD MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
 
The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board will be held on Monday, May 10, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Concord Town Hall.
 The agenda is as follows:

     1. Roll Call
     2. Minutes from the April meetings
     3. Park & Plan Committee Report
          a. Keith & Paula Brummer-variance
          b. Doug Harpster-land split
      4. Zoning Requests
      5. Treasurer’s report
      6. Payment of bills
      7. Highway Foreman’s report
      8.  Correspondence ************
      9.  Old Business
           a. Jack Bender – Used Car License
    10. New Business
          a. Summer part time help
          b. School loan application
    11. Meeting opened to the floor
    12. Adjournment

Minutes
May

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State of Wisconsin
Town of Concord        ss.                                                                         May 9, 2005

The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board was called to at 7:00 p.m. by the Chairman, Donald Groose with Bill Ingersoll, Bob Perkins, Lloyd Zastrow and Jim Zastrow present.

Lloyd Zastrow, Clerk, read the minutes from the April 11, 2005 board meeting; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the minutes as read.  The minutes from the April 27, 2005 meeting were read; the Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to accept the minutes as read.

Sheriff Paul Milbrath said that there will be motorcycle police out in the Ranch & Hwy P area and that there are more patrol cars in the Valley Road and county line area.  Paul said that he had talked to our Concord Seniors and stressed computer safety regarding bank scams, antique buyer scams and any number of other scams aimed at senior citizens.  He also has emergency bulbs for $3.50 and will leave a box in our office, they have free gun locks available and orange medical update cards that can be put on refrigerators for any emergency personal that come to your homes.

Richard Reinders of the Park & Plan Commission, said they recommended approval to the Board for the zoning requests from John & Carol Schlieper, Chris & Ann Lueth and Ray & Holly Rausch.    The hamlet updates were given by Bruce Kaniewski with about 1,800 new homes and condos projected for the hamlet area.  There were plenty of comments from the townspeople. The majority said they want to keep the unique character of our rural community as it is now.  The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the report as read.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to approve the request from Chris & Ann Lueth on Hwy F, sections 22 & 27 adjoining Goose Lake.  They want to reconfigure lot 2 and creating outlot 3 for a suitable homesite.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to grant the request from Ray & Holly Rausch of W525 Valley Road for a variance for a  nonconforming 38.1’ setback at W532 Valley Road and a 10 foot variance along the side and back lot line.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to approve the new plans for Don & Kay Kratz.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion for a request from John & Carol Schlieper of High Mound Road to reconfigure and divide two parcels; one 37 acre parcel will remain A-l and the second parcel will consist of 41 acres.

Jim Zastrow, Treasurer, stated in his report that there is a balance of $622.48 in the General Fund, $270,583.58 in the Money Market Account and $39,223.29 in the Equipment Fund; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to approve the report as read.

The regular monthly bills were presented for payment; the Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to pay the bills as presented.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to grant a request from George Steffan to build a pole building on his property in Gray Fox Trail.  He intends to store a camper and repair old cars in the building.

Howard Webb, Highway Foreman, said they have been patching roads, putting up signs and removing stones from ditches and mowing parks and cemeteries.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to approve the appointment of Linda Wickland as the town’s dog lister.

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Lloyd read a letter from Randall Callison asking that Jay Lieblang be removed from the Park & Plan Commission because of his inappropriate  behavior at public meetings.

The Board tabled the issue of serving alcohol in the Community Center until the June board meeting.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to change the fees for rental of the gym from $20.00 per hour with a $100.00 maximum and that includes the kitchen plus a $25.00 deposit to be refunded if the facility is cleaned properly.  There will not be a surcharge if alcohol is served.

Don  said that he received a donation of $500.00 from the Lions Club for the proposed Community Center sign.  The design is for a two sided lighted sign that would cost about $3,000.00.

Mike Archie said that the Barn Owl is on the endangered species list and is in the area of the proposed gravel pit; Bill said that they would look into the matter if and when a pit is approved for that area.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Groose motion to grant a picnic license to the Concord Baseball Association for eight games this summer.

Randy Callison presented a petition with the names of 70 residents to the Town Board.  The petition addresses issues of spot zoning, no quarrying if 30 residences are within a band one-half mile wide and maintaining the present land use.  He also asked Lloyd if he verified the names on his petition that he presented to the Board.  Lloyd said that the names on the petition were indeed town residents.

Lloyd presented license applications from the Concord House, the Concord Inn and the Concord General Store and the Vetro Winery.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to the Ixonia Lions Club for a picnic license for May 18, 2005 to be held at the Community Center.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to hire Jack Kramer and John Pagel as summer help.

The open book is to be held on Saturday, June 11, 2005 from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center.  The Board of Review will be held on June 29, 2005 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center.

The Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center to open the Board of Review and to immediately adjourn to another date.  The Board will also have the bid opening at this meeting.

Marian Speerless asked if a less expensive sign might be possible and if other signs had been researched.  Don said that he felt there would be enough donations to cover the cost.

Tina Berg of Union Hill asked about when there might be playground equipment at Ruder Park because of the $500.00 park fee that they had to pay when they built there home.  No action was taken at this time.

Respectfully submitted,

____________________________________               ________________________________________
Lloyd Zastrow, Clerk                                                     William A. Ingersoll, Supervisor
____________________________________               ________________________________________
Donald Groose, Chairman                                             Robert Perkins, Supervisor

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State of Wisconsin
Town of Concord      ss.                                                             April 30, 2004
The meeting of the Concord Town Board was called to order at 2:55 p.m. at the Concord town hall by acting Chairman, Bill Ingersoll with Bob Perkins and Lloyd Zastrow present.  Chairman Don Groose was absent.  The purpose of the meeting was to apply for an application for a loan from the Wisconsin Commission of Public Land for the purchase of the Concord School and for approval of application for a loan for the EMS of Sullivan.
Bill read the application from the Wisconsin Commission of Public Land for the EMS loan for $90,000.00.  Bill Ingersoll moved to borrow $90,000.00, seconded by Bob Perkins and carried by voice vote.
Bill Ingersoll moved to make a formal application from the Wisconsin Commission of Public Land for a $200,000.00 loan to purchase the Concord School, seconded by Bob Perkins and carried by voice vote.
With no further business, the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lloyd Zastrow, Clerk
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William A. Ingersoll, Acting Chairman
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Robert Perkins, Supervisor

Concord Town board Meeting Agenda for Monday June 14, 2004

TOWN OF CONCORD
LLOYD ZASTROW, CLERK
N6828 CTH-E
OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN 53066
JUNE 12, 2004

MEMO
TO: THE CONCORD AREA RESIDENTS
FROM: THE CONCORD TOWN BOARD
RE: 6:30 p.m. Board of Review

7:00 p.m. CONCORD BOARD MONTHLY MEETING

The Board of Review will convene at 6:30 p.m. and will be adjourned to a date as yet to be determined.

The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board will be held on Monday,
June 14, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Concord Town Hall.

The agenda is as follows:

   1. Roll Call
   2. Minutes from the May meeting
   3. Park & Plan Committee Report
         1. Ron Duesterbeck, create a new parcel
         2. Richard Reinders, land split
   4. Zoning Requests
   5. Treasurer’s report
   6. Payment of bills
   7. Highway Foreman’s report
   8. Correspondence
   9. Old Business
        a. Jack Bender – Used Car License
  10. New Business
         1. Liquor, cigarette and operators licenses
         2. EMS & School Loan
         3. Picnic license for St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus
         4. Pat Brandt, Reporter
         5. Dog control problems
         6. Rural Hamlet
  11. Meeting opened to the floor
  12. Adjournment

Minutes
June

 
Concord Wisconsin Town Meeting Minutes  2004
State of Wisconsin
Town of Concord ss. June 14, 2004

The Board of Review was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by the Chairman, Donald Groose with
Bill Ingersoll, Bob Perkins and Lloyd Zastrow present. The assessment roll is not yet complete, so we will need to recess this meeting until John Pounder
 gives the dates for open book and Board of Review.
The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to recess this meeting until a date as yet to be announced.

The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the
Chairman, Donald Groose with Bill Ingersoll, Bob Perkins, Lloyd Zastrow and Jim Zastrow.

Deputy Armacher of the Jefferson Police Department stopped to let us know he is out and about
and has noticed increased speeding now that the weather is warmer.

The Clerk, Lloyd Zastrow, read the minutes from the May 10th and May 17th board minutes;
the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the minutes as read.

Mr. Ronald Milbrath, Park & Plan Chairman, stated in his report that Don Groose discussed
expanding the town hamlet. They suggested the Board contact Dennis Heling for advice on
the hamlet before going to a professional planner.

They approved the Ron Duesterbeck and Richard Reinders zoning requests.

They also approved Roxanne Butler’s request to install permanent lights in the park for
volleyball courts and that the town contribute $500.00 towards the costs and a timer.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the report as read.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to grant the request from Ron Duesterbeck to split
off 2 acres on Rocky Lane and rezone from A1 to A3.The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion
 to grant the request from Richard Reinders for two land splits; one acre each for residential building
on each. There would 5.4 acres Natural Resource Zone to be added to the lots.

Roxanne Butler again asked the Board to approve the installation of permanent lighting for the
volleyball courts. After some discussion, Don and Bill suggested using portable Halogen lights
that someone will have to put up and take down before and after each volleyball game.

The Treasurer, Jim Zastrow, stated in his report that there is a balance of $433.32 in the General Fund,
$201,756.00 in the Money Market Account and $28,859.16 in the Equipment Fund; the Board approved
a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the report as read.
The regular monthly bills were presented; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll to pay the bills as presented.

Town of Concord
June 14, 2004
Page 2

Howard Webb, Highway Foreman, said they have been patching roads, mowing parks, cemeteries and
roadsides but it has been slow due to the constant rain.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion not to subsidize fees for kids from Johnson Creek for swim lessons.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Groose motion to grant a Used Car License to Jack Bender with the
stipulation that he have everything cleaned up by October 1, 2004 or his license will be revoked.

Don read the bids for paving Hillside Drive. The contractors bid for a 1.5 mile paving job;
Amon bid $92,887.00, Payne & Dolan bid $83,887.00, Jefferson County bid for one mile at $64,014.67,
Wolf Construction bid $77,541.18 for one mile and about $100,000.00 for two miles.
The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to hire Wolf Construction for paving two miles of Hillside Drive
but the bid could not be more than $100,000.00. Golden Lake Park Road will not be paved this year and
we will crack fill it with own road crew.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to grant the following licenses:
Concord House: John L. Bender, Class B Beer & Liquor, Cigarette Operators: Mary Roso,
Adam Grulke and Debra Metcalf

The Concord Inn: Lori Ann Frommgen, Class B Beer & Liquor, CigaretteOperators:
Robin Williamson, Pamela Rupnow, Alice Christian, Ardrea Simons, Mary
Goplin and David Murack

The Concord Store: Mike Herro, Class A Beer & Liquor, Cigarette
Operators: Katherine Herro, Cheryl Christian, Kristie Holverson and Ruth Ann Christian

Roxanne Butler, operators license Roxanne Butler requested a permit or license to sell beer at the baseball games; there was a discussion
about money and morals and the Board decided not to allow the sale of beer at the park.

Concord Town board Meeting Agenda for Monday July 12, 2004
(Agenda missing)

Minutes
July

Concord Wisconsin Town Meeting Minutes  2004
State of Wisconsin
Town of Concord ss. July 12, 2004
The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board was called to order by the Chairman, Donald Groose with Bill Ingersoll, Bob Perkins, Lloyd Zastrow and Jim Zastrow present.

The Clerk, Lloyd Zastrow, read the minutes from the June 14, 2004 board meeting; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the minutes as read.

Mr. Ronald Milbrath, Park & Plan Chairman, stated in his report that they discussed the requests from Steve and Kristina Cass and Delores Lillge. Ron said that Joe Thamke had complaints about unleashed dogs in the subdivision and was told to contact the town board. The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the report as read.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to grant a request from Steve & Kristina Cass to build a family home with a Grandparents wing with the stipulation that they would have only relatives living there and would have to come back to the Board if or when someone else would want to rent the wing as the zoning would change.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to grant the request from Delores Lillge to split a two acre site for a building site from a 38 acre parcel.
The Treasurer, Jim Zastrow, stated in his report that there is a balance of $599.37 in the General Account, $170,539.19 in the Money Market Account and $28,885.25 in the Equipment Fund; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the report as read.

The regular monthly bills were presented for payment; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to pay the bills as presented.
Howard Webb, Highway Foreman, stated in his report that they are doing roadside mowing, setting a light pole in Dahnert Park, painting bleachers and mowing cemeteries and parks. There has been some vandalism in Dahnert Park at the War Memorial site and road signs. They will soon be doing roadwork, patching and culverts repairs.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to approve the salt contract with Morton Salt for a fee of $43.40 per ton.
Jefferson County informed us that Robert & Joyce Puza are in zoning violation because the proper paperwork has not been completed to dedicate the town road to the public. Lloyd noted that we have a road ordinance and the Board will have to contact them as to the requirements so the road can be dedicated as a public town road.

Joe Thamke and Jeannie Kionka approached the Board about dogs running at large and being a danger to the public. This particular family has been contacted and the animals are not licensed or contained. The Board directed Jim to write them a letter with the stipulation that they need to be licensed and contained or face further action.
Bob said that he took a planner from Foth & Van Dyke to look over the town and the proposed Hamlet area.

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July 12, 2004
Page 2

Joe Thamke said that a contingent of the Legion Band will perform at 2 p.m. at the town picnic, Earl Oestrich will play taps and there will be an Honor Guard.

Marian Speerless asked if anything can be done to force people to clean up their property; the Board stated that there isn’t too much that can be done if it is private property unless you can prove it is a public nuisance.

The Board said that the Baseball Association cannot sell or have beer available for a cash donation at the baseball games. Bill said that he would talk to them about this issue.

With no further business, the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to adjourn.

Respectfully submitted,

Lloyd Zastrow, Clerk
Donald Groose, Chairman
William A. Ingersoll, Supervisor
Robert Perkins, Supervisor

Concord Town board Meeting Agenda for Monday August 9, 2004

TOWN OF CONCORD
LLOYD ZASTROW, CLERK
N6828 CTH-E
OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN 53066
AUGUST?, 2004
MEMO
TO: THE CONCORD AREA RESIDENTS
FROM: THE CONCORD TOWN BOARD
RE: THE MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board will be held on Monday,
August 9, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Concord Town Hall.
The agenda is as follows:
1. Roll Call
2. Minutes from the July meeting
3. Park & Plan Committee Report
    a. Jason Daniels, land split
    b. Mike Gross/Rob Strauss, land split
    c. Anthony Supanich, land split
    d. Richard Reinders, land split
    e. Jack Bender, expand salvage yard
4. Zoning Requests
5. Treasurer's report
6. Payment of bills
7. Highway Foreman's report
8. Correspondence
9. Old Business
    a. Dogs at large
10. New Business
11. Meeting opened to the floor
12. Adjournment 

Minutes
August

Concord Wisconsin Town Meeting Minutes
State of Wisconsin Town of Concord ss.
August 9, 2004

The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board was called to order by the Chairman, Donald Groose with Bill Ingersoll, Bob Perkins, Lloyd Zastrow and Jim Zastrow present.

The Clerk, Lloyd Zastrow, read the minutes from the July 12, 2004 board meeting; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the minutes as read.

Bob wanted congratulate and extend a big “Thank You” to Bill Ingersoll and his volunteers for all their hard work in making the annual town picnic a great success and a special “Thank You” to all individuals and businesses for their very generous donations.

Jim Gilbert of the Park & Plan Committee reported that they granted approval of the requests from Jason Daniels, Anthony and Terri Supanich, Mike Gross, the representative for Jim Lau and Jim Zakrajsheck, and Richard Reinders. They didn’t take any action regarding Jack Bender and his salvage yard until he is in compliance with the County. Mike Herro also commented about the problems he is having with park and ride cars and would like the Town to look into the issue again. With no further business, the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the report as read.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to grant a request from Jason Daniels of W102 Allen Road to split off a 2 acre parcel to build a home and to change zoning from A1 to A3.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to grant a request from Mike Gross representing James Lau and Jim Zakrajsheck to rezone 1.5 acres to A3 to build a home on 2459 West Evergreen Road. The parcel is 35 acres.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to grant a request from Mike Gross representing Anthony and Terry Supanich of W2264 Hwy B to split off 2 acres on their Island View property to build a home.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to grant a request from Richard Reinders for a land split on N5915 Willow Glen Road farm house and 2 acres. There will be 72 acres remaining.

Jack Bender stated he is working on getting his salvage yard in shape to get his license back from the County and the town didn’t take any action at this time.

The Treasurer, Jim Zastrow, stated in his report that there is a balance of $1,794.88 in the General Fund, $642,655.89 in the Money Market Account and $28,908.99 in the Equipment Fund; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the report as read.

The regular monthly bills were presented for payment; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to pay the bills as presented.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to give a donation to the Legion band and the VFW of Oconomowoc of $50.00 each.
Howard Web, Highway Foreman, said they are doing culvert work on Hillside Drive, busy mowing roadsides and cemeteries. They have been working at Concord School cleaning up the yard and will start road patching again.

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August 9, 2004
Page 2

Don asked about the dog situation and if the dogs in question are in compliance. Jim said he has not received anything from the owners. Bill said he talked to the owners and they were getting the dogs in for their rabies shots and hopefully the rest will follow.

Don also noted that the Park & Plan Committee are reviewing two ordinances on Payne & Dolan’s gravel pit and that the town board will discuss them in the September board meeting with possible action taken at that time.

Mel Metzger has volunteered to mow the Concord School lawns for the balance of this mowing season. The Board approved an Ingersoll/Perkins motion to reimburse Mel for some of the costs.

Don said that the Park & Plan and the town board need to meet to set up rules and regulations for the use of the Concord School.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to have the September board meeting in the Concord School.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to grant a operators license to Michelle Ann Ibarra.

Eric Heinichen complained about water flow down the hill that cut some deep ruts in his driveway. Don said they would look into it again after paving of the road.

Randy Callison asked what has been done about the ordinance concerning the Payne & Dolan gravel pit. These are a few of the issues discussed: payments to the town or land owners, tax revenue, land values, time frames of 20-30 years lease, hauling gravel costs for town, the noise and dirt levels. The Board has visited other sites with Payne & Dolan staff and there was an open house Saturday, August 7, 2004. The Board continues to state that they have not made any agreements with Payne & Dolan but they have discussed operation controls and other issues with them. Bob Perkins made a statement that he had talked with John Pounder concerning the lowering of land values near the pit and also stated that he is not in favor of the site in Concord. Bill wanted to let everyone know that he has not done anything underhanded and he will continue to look at this with an open mind. Don said that an ordinance would be discussed at the September board meeting.

With no further business, the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to adjourn.

Respectfully submitted:

Lloyd Zastrow, Clerk
Donald Groose, Chairman
William A. Ingersoll, Supervisor
Robert Perkins, Supervisor

Town Board Meeting Agenda SEPTEMBER 13, 2004

TOWN OF CONCORD
LLOYD ZASTROW, CLERK
N6828 CTH-E
OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN 53066
SEPTEMBER 13, 2004

MEMO
TO: THE CONCORD AREA RESIDENTS
FROM: THE CONCORD TOWN BOARD
RE: THE MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board will be held on Monday, September 13, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Concord Center School.

The agenda is as follows:

   1. Roll Call
   2. Minutes from the August meeting
   3. Park & Plan Committee Report
      1. Ken Buss, land split
      2. Gregg Bornemann, variance
      3. Ray & Holly Rausch, zoning change
   4. Zoning Requests
   5. Treasurer’s report
   6. Payment of bills
   7. Highway Foreman’s report
   8. Correspondence
   9. Old Business
      a. Moratorium on gravel pit
  10. New Business
      1. Randy Callison, Open Meeting Law and Violations
      2. St. Mary’s of Sullivan Temporary Class B License
      3. Karen Otto – Child Day Care
      4. Marion Speerless, Senior Center
  11. Meeting opened to the floor
  12. Adjournment

Minutes
September

State of Wisconsin

Town of Concord ss.  
September 13, 2004

The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board was called to order by the Chairman, Donald Groose with Bill Ingersoll, Bob Perkins, Karen Zastrow and Jim Zastrow present.

Karen Zastrow read the minutes from the August 9, 2004 board meeting; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the minutes as read.

Richard Reinders, Park & Plan Commission Chairman, said they approved the request from Ray and Holly Rausch to rezone two parcels from A1 to A3.  Richard said that no action was regarding Vera Dockstader as she would like to divide the original home, barn and 20 acres.  They suggested she contact the County and Bill said he would be going to zoning with Vera.  The Payne and Dolan issue was raised by Randy Callison and the Park & Plan moved to recommend to the Town Board that the moratorium be extended up to eight (8) more months to allow for more discussion and planning.  The committee appointed Richard Reinders as the new chairperson.  The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the report as read.

Mr. Steve Watch of Remax Realty, representing Ken Buss, asked about doing a land split.  The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to grant the land split.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to approve the variance for Gregg Bornemann to build a garage within the twenty foot lot line.

Jim Zastrow, Treasurer, stated in his report that there is a balance of $9,376.79 in the General Fund, $206,006.05 in the Money Market Account and $28,935.13 in the Equipment Fund; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the report as read.

The regular monthly bills were presented for payment; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to pay the bills as presented.

Howard Webb, Highway Foreman, said things are slowing down with cemetery and park mowing.  Ken is doing roadside mowing, they are putting up new road signs, filling gravel for driveways after the paving and will be doing more patching.  Howard said that Mel Metzger is doing a great job mowing school lawns.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to extend the moratorium another eight (8) months until May 2005.

Randy Callison spoke concerning Open Meeting Laws and Violations.  He contacted State Attorney Mr. Olson concerning the issue of having all town board and Park & Plan meetings open to the public at all times.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to grant a temporary Class B picnic license to the Ixonia Lions Club for September 18, 2004.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to grant a temporary Class B picnic license to St. Mary's Catholic Church of Sullivan for October 10, 2004.

Don noted that Karen Otto has looked into the start up of a Child Day Care and Marian Speerless is researching the start up of a Senior Center to be housed in the school.  After some discussion, it was decided to meet on September 28, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. as part of the Park & Plan meeting.

Town of Concord
September 13, 2004
Page 2      

This September 28, 2004 meeting would be held at the Concord School and will be open to the public but there would not be any public input at this time.  If anyone has any suggestions regarding the uses of the Concord School, contact any member of the town board or Park & Plan and these items could be discussed at that time.  Marian and Karen also noted that they would like to hand out surveys and be available to talk with people coming to vote at the November election regarding interest in a Child Day Care or a Senior Center.

Joe Thamke asked that he could reserve Dahnert Park on August 20, 2005 for a Sacato prision mini reunion.  Joe was also thanked at this time for all his hard work with the War Memorial.

Richard Reinders questioned the time frame regarding the posting of the agenda.  Don stated that the agenda needs only to be posted in the official newspaper.

Assessor John Pounder said that the Open Book will be held October 4th & October 5th, 2004 at the Concord Town Hall.  October 4th he will be there from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and October 5th he will be there from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  

The Board moved to have the Board of Review on Monday, October 25, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Concord Town Hall.

Bill said things are going well with the Sullivan EMS organizational meetings.  The new truck will be arriving in mid November and they hope to be fully operational as of January 1, 2005.  Bill also said that they hope to be a Level 3 EMS when they start service.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to approve the Sullivan Ambulance and Emergency Medical Services Agreement as presented.

With no further business, the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to adjourn.

Respectfully submitted,

Karen Zastrow, Deputy Clerk
Donald Groose, Chairman
William A. Ingersoll, Supervisor
Robert Perkins, Supervisor

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Town Board Meeting Agenda October 11, 2004

TOWN OF CONCORD
LLOYD ZASTROW, CLERK
N6828 CTH-E
OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN 53066
OCTOBER 9, 2004

MEMO

TO: THE CONCORD AREA RESIDENTS

FROM: THE CONCORD TOWN BOARD

RE: THE MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board will be held on Monday,

October 11, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Concord Center School.

The agenda is as follows:

   1. Roll Call
   2. Minutes from the September meeting
   3. Park & Plan Committee Report
      1. Ken Buss, one acre land split, rezone from A1 to A3 and easement
      2. Anne Sandvig, rezoning 3.9 acres from A1 to A3
      3. Jeff Witkowski, land split and rezoning from A1 to A3
      4. Chuck Daniels, two acre land split and rezone from A1 to A3
      5. Mike Groose of Lau & Strauss, change in lot location
   4. Zoning Requests
   5. Treasurer’s report
   6. Payment of bills
   7. Highway Foreman’s report
   8. Correspondence
   9. Old Business
      a. Concord School

  10. New Business
      1. Resolution to transfer monies to the Highway Fund
      2. New polling hours ( 7a.m. to 8p.m.)
      3. Date for budget planning meeting
  11. Meeting opened to the floor
  12. Adjournment

Minutes
October

State of Wisconsin
Town of Concord ss.
October 11, 2004

The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board was called to order by the Chairman, Donald Groose with Bill Ingersoll, Bob Perkins, Lloyd Zastrow and Jim Zastrow present.

Lloyd Zastrow, Clerk, read the minutes from the September 13, 2004 board meeting; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the minutes as read.

A Jefferson County Deputy stopped at the meeting to inquire if there are any special problems in the town; he was asked to patrol the area near Willow Glen and Hwy F and near the area by St. John’s Church. He said they would try to get a car into the area more often.

Richard Reinders, Park and Plan Chairman, said they moved to recommend approval to the Board of the zoning requests from Jeff Witkowski, Anne Sandvig, Chuck Daniels and Ken Buss. Karen Otto and Marian Speerless will be handing out surveys at the November elections as to interest in a Day Care and Senior Center to be held at the new Concord Town Hall. There was also discussion about the Rural Hamlet and the I-94 Corridor. The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the report as read.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to grant approval of a request from Anne Sandvig at N7299 Ski Slide Road to rezone 3.95 acres from A1 to A3.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to grant approval of a request from Jeff Witkowski at W2140 Hwy B for a land split and a rezoning of that land from A1 to A3.

The Board did not take any action regarding Chuck Daniels zoning requests. They will be contacting Bruce Houkom regarding the easement problem.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to grant approval for a change in the lot location of the property at Evergreen Drive for Mr. Lau. Lloyd will send a letter to Mike Gross regarding the approval of the change in lot location.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to grant approval for Ray Rausch who is requesting a rezoning of two parcels from A1 to A3.

  Jim Zastrow, Treasurer, stated in his report that there is a balance of $414.73 in the General Fund, $101,568.07 in
  the Money Market Account and $28,960.14 in the Equipment Fund; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the report as read.

The regular monthly bills were presented for payment; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to pay the bills as presented.    

  Howard Webb, Highway Foreman, stated that they are almost done with roadside mowing, are doing cemetery repairs, general cleanup in the parks and some strip patching.

The Board discussed the maintenance of the school boilers and someone to take care of the heat when the school is rented out. Don said he would contact the Watertown maintenance department and find out just what kind of maintenance and problems they had with them in the past.
The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to transfer funds from the surplus funds to the highway fund if and when they are needed.

Town of Concord
October 11, 2004
Page 2

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to change the polling hours to open at 7:00 a.m. and to close at 8:00 p.m.

The budget planning meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on October 28, 2004 at the town hall.

With no further business, the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to adjourn.

Respectfully submitted,
Lloyd Zastrow, Clerk
Donald Groose, Chairman
William A. Ingersoll, Supervisor
Robert Perkins, Supervisor

THE MONTHLY BOARD MEETING & BUDGET PLAN MTG
Agenda
November 8, 2004

TOWN OF CONCORD

LLOYD ZASTROW, CLERK
N6828 CTH-E
OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN 53066
NOVEMBER 7, 2004

MEMO
TO: THE CONCORD AREA RESIDENTS
FROM: THE CONCORD TOWN BOARD
RE: THE MONTHLY BOARD MEETING & BUDGET PLAN MTG.

The Concord Town Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 8, 2004 at the Concord Center School for the final budget planning meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board will be held on Monday, November 8, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Concord Center School.

The agenda is as follows:

   1. Roll Call
   2. Adjourn Board of Review Sini Di
   3. Minutes from the October meeting
   4. Park & Plan Committee Report
      1. Vera Dockstader, land split, rezone
      2. Chuck Daniels, zoning
      3. David & Karen Christian, land split, rezone
   5. Zoning Requests
   6. Treasurer’s report
   7. Payment of bills
   8. Highway Foreman’s report
   9. Correspondence
  10. Old Business
      a. Concord School Name
  11. New Business
      1. Operators license, Theresa Helfrich
      2. Reporter fees
      3. School Maintenance
      4. Salaries, town employees
      5. Sullivan Fire Contract
      6. Watertown Humane Society Annual Contract
  12. Meeting opened to the floor
  13. Adjournment  

Minutes
November

State of Wisconsin
Town of Concord  ss.
November 8, 2004

The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board was called to order by the Chairman, Donald Groose with Bill Ingersoll, Bob Perkins, Lloyd Zastrow and Jim Zastrow.

The remaining item for the recessed Board of Review was the question of Jim Mueller's land values.  John Pounder said Mr. Mueller did not provide any other evidence regarding the valuation and he felt that the valuation figure should not be changed.  The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to leave the valuation as is.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to adjourn the Board of Review Sini Di.

Lloyd Zastrow, Clerk, read the minutes from the October 11, 2004 board meeting; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the minutes as read.

A Jefferson County Deputy stopped in at the meeting to see if there are any special concerns; the main concerns were speeding and rural mailbox vandalism.

Richard Reinders, Park & Plan Chairman, said they gave approval to the Christian and Dockstader zoning requests. They also discussed names for the school, dog problems, rural hamlet, the I-94 corridor, day care and a senior center and discussion on the gravel pit ordinance.  The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the report as read.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to grant a land split to Vera Dockstader.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the new plans from Chuck Daniels.

Jim Zastrow, Treasurer, stated in his report that there is a balance of $304.55 in the General Fund, $107,172.02 in the Money Market Account and $28,985.45 in the Equipment Fund; the Board approved the report as read.

The regular monthly bills were presented for payment; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to pay the bills as presented.

Howard Webb, Highway Foreman, reported on the completed culvert work on West River Drive, cleanup of cemeteries, and pothole and crack fillings.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to change the Concord Center School name to the Town of Concord Community Center.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins to grant a operators license to Theresa Helfrich.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to raise the reporter's fee from $20.00 to $25.00 per month.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to purchase a automatic heat pump injector and supplies for the Town of Concord Community Center.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to hire boiler cleaning individual to clean the boiler in the old school.

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November 8, 2004
Page 2

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to increase the town employees salary from $12.00 to $14.00 per hour.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to accept the Sullivan Fire Department contract for an annual fee of $35,000.00 for years 2005, 2006 and 2007.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to accept the 2005 Watertown Humane Society annual contract for the fee of $1500.00.

The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to have the budget hearing and special town meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Concord Community Center.

The Christmas Tree Lighting Party will be held on December 11, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. at the Concord Town Hall.

With no further business, the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to adjourn.

Respectfully submitted:
Lloyd Zastrow, Clerk
Donald Groose, Chairman
William A. Ingersoll, Supervisor
Robert Perkins, Supervisor

Minutes
budget hearing

November 29, 2004
State of Wisconsin
Town of Concord     ss.     

The budget hearing and special town meeting of the Town of Concord was called to order by the Chairman, Donald Groose with Bill Ingersoll, Bob Perkins, Lloyd Zastrow and Jim Zastrow present.

The budget was presented by Jim and Lloyd with the proposed budget expenses and the proposed expenditures.

The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to close the public budget hearing portion of the meeting.

The special town meeting was then opened to the public.

Mr. Howard Webb moved to raise the mill rate to 2 mill per thousand, seconded by Richard Reindeers and carried.

Mr. Richard Reinders moved to approve the proposed $228,000.00 highway expenses, seconded by Howard Webb and carried.

Mr. Dave Meyer moved to set compensation for the elected officials as stated in the proposed budget, seconded by Jim Gilbert and carried.

Mr. Robert Perkins moved to approve the 2005 proposed budget, seconded by Bill Ingersoll and carried.

Mr. Robert Perkins moved to adjourn, seconded by Jim Gilbert and carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Lloyd Zastrow, Clerk
Donald Groose, Chairman
William A. Ingersoll, Supervisor
Robert Perkins, Supervisor

Town Board Meeting Agenda
December 13, 2004

TOWN OF CONCORD
LLOYD ZASTROW, CLERK
N6828 CTH-E
OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN 53066
DECEMBER 11, 2004

MEMO
TO: THE CONCORD AREA RESIDENTS
FROM: THE CONCORD TOWN BOARD
RE: THE MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board will be held on Monday,
December 13, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Concord Community Center.

The agenda is as follows:

   1. Roll Call
   2. Minutes from the November meetings
   3. Park & Plan Committee, Richard Reinders
   4. Zoning Requests
      1. Ken Buss, land split
      2. Robert Peot, conditional use permit
   5. Treasurer’s report
   6. Payment of bills
   7. Highway Foreman’s report, Howard Webb
   8. Correspondence
   9. Old Business
      1. Hamlet Plans, Bruce S. Kaniewski of Ruekert-Mielke
      2. Highway salaries
  10. New Business
      1. Vetro Winery, application for Class C license (Bill & LaVerne Vetrano)
      2. Assessor 2005 contract
      3. Community Center rental fees
      4. Tia Rathkamp, Animal Rescue
      5. Marian Speerless, Senior Center
      6. Methodist Church, Christmas Activity
      7. Set date for book closing meeting in December6
  11. Meeting opened to the floor
  12. Adjournment

Minutes
December

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State of Wisconsin
Town of Concord        ss.                                                                    December 13, 2004
The regular monthly meeting of the Concord Town Board was called to order by the Chairman, Donald Groose with Bill Ingersoll, Bob Perkins, Lloyd Zastrow and Jim Zastrow present.
Lloyd Zastrow, Clerk, read the minutes from the November 8, 2004 board meeting; the Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to accept the minutes as read.  The minutes from the November 29th budget hearing and special town meeting were read; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the minutes as read.
Richard Reinders, Park & Plan Chairman, said they gave approval to the Robert Peot conditional use permit for cold storage.  They also discussed updating our dog ordinance, the gravel pit, the Hamlet expansion, town hall uses, the day care and Senior Center survey, fee schedule for the Community Center and a an open house sometime in February.  The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to accept the report as read.
The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to approve the land split for Ken Buss.
The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to grant Robert Peot the conditional use permit for cold storage.
The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to approve a one acre land split and if desired in the future, designation of nine acres as a wetland for David & Karen Christian.
Jim Zastrow, Treasurer, stated in his report that there is a balance of $3.31 in the General Fund, $144,838.60 the Money Market Account and $29,013.55 in the Equipment Fund; the Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to accept the report as read.
The regular monthly bills were presented for payment; the Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to pay the bills as presented.
Howard Webb, Highway Foreman, reported that they have put up new signs, finished patching roads and have the trucks ready for the winter season.
Bruce S. Kaniewski of Ruekert-Mielke, gave a short overview of the proposal to prepare a Urban Development Plan for Concord.  The contract fee would not exceed $5,350.00 with a begin date on or about January 1, 2005 and conclude on or about May 1, 2005.
The Board approved a Perkins/Ingersoll motion to have the salary increase for the highway employees to become effective as of November 1, 2004.
Lloyd brought to the Board an application from William & LaVerne Vetrano for a Class C license for their Vetro Winery LLC.  This application will be published and will be acted upon at the December 29, 2004 meeting.  The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to set the fee for a Class C Wine License at $50.00 per year.
The Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to accept the 2005 annual contract from Assessor John Pounder for a fee of $14,400.00.
The Board said that they would meet with Park & Plan to discuss and set a fee schedule for any activities to be held at the Community Center.
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Marian Speerless said they got about 1,000 survey results and they favored a Senior Center and a Day Care Center.  Marian would like to start a Senior Center starting early January 2005.
The Board set December 29, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. for the book closing meeting.
Mr. John Gooch asked if Mr. Herr had a permit for the hauling of fill to the site; he said that they have been hauling fill for several weeks now.  The Board said they would check into the matter.
After some discussion, the Board approved a Groose/Ingersoll motion to allow the start of a Senior Center to begin after January 1, 2005.
With no further business, the Board approved a Ingersoll/Perkins motion to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lloyd Zastrow, Clerk
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Donald Groose, Chairman
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William A. Ingersoll, Supervisor
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Robert Perkins, Supervisor